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More than 100 young leaders have graduated from the Youth Now program.

Each year, over 100 non-profit professionals attend our training opportunities.

Over two dozen non-profit organizations have participated in the Youth Now program.

The CCRR provides nearly 400 child care referrals per year.

On average, the CCRR hosts 30 workshops and training courses each year.

Every year, over 500 child care providers and parents attend CCRR training opportunities.

Every year, RCRG completes over 3,000 grocery orders for local seniors.

Nearly 300 seniors make use of our Better at Home services.

Our volunteer drivers complete more than 1,200 trips annually.

At least 350 people per year find a volunteer position using our Volunteer Match program.

Close to 500 volunteers support RCRG’s programs and services.

Volunteers contribute nearly 23,000 hours to our organization each year.

Each holiday season, the Richmond Christmas Fund helps more than 2,200 low-income residents.

Every year, the Christmas Fund provides over 600 children with toys, books, and sports equipment.

The Richmond Christmas Fund was first started by Ethel Tibbits, in the 1930s.

The number of Neighbourhood Small Grants we’ve awarded has increased every year since 2014.

Block parties are the most popular type of Neighbourhood Small Grant project.

Every year, the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre serves over 7,300 local women.

The Richmond Women’s Resource Centre currently offers 16 programs and services.

Nearly 60 volunteers support the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre, contributing nearly 2,500 hours per year.

Richmond is home to over 350 registered charities, all of which rely on volunteer support.

There are nearly 13 million volunteers across Canada.

International Volunteer Day is celebrated throughout the world on December 5.

There are 35 volunteer centres in British Columbia.

In 2016, the Foundation awarded 10 grants to non-profit organizations, worth a combined $59,000.

The Foundation manages $6 million in 60 Forever Funds, returning, on average, CPI plus 4%.

Between 2020 and 2022, the Foundation distributed $656,000 in grants, scholarships, charitable disbursements, and Emergency Community Support Funds.

Foundation activities result in the enhancement of our community and residents’ sense of belonging.

ROCA has raised over $21,000 for local charities.

ROCA has performed its Elementary School Concert Series to over 8,000 students.

ROCA provides mentoring and life changing opportunities for aspiring musicians.

The Richmond Arts Coalition was founded in November of 2005.

RAC co-produces the ArtRich exhibition every two years!

RAC highlights Richmond's arts events in a monthly email.

The Richmond Music School is the oldest not-for-profit music school in Richmond.

The Richmond Music School offers affordable music lessons through its diverse programming.

Our students performed 40 hours of music to welcome the Olympic athletes to the 2010 Olympic Games.

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It's a New Year of Neighbourhood Small Grants

Published March 25, 2024

Here at RCRG, spring is one of our favourite seasons. We love the fact that, each day, the sun shines a little longer. And the cherry blossoms? Absolutely spectacular! Just outside our office, at the Richmond Caring Place, several trees are already in full bloom!

And we haven't even gotten to the best part of spring: it marks the start of another inspiring year of Neighbourhood Small Grants!

In fact, 2024 marks the beginning of a new decade for the program. This is the 11th year that Neighbourhood Small Grants have been offered in Richmond, and RCRG is proud to have been there every step of the way!

From now until April 18, Richmond residents can apply for up to $500 to carry out a community project.

You're probably wondering, What types of projects qualify for support? At the most basic level, we're looking to fund ideas that connect neighbours. Your project should be fun, creative, and inclusive, with the aim of sharing skills, bridging cultural divides, or fostering a sense of social belonging. Within those parameters, you can let your imagination run free!

Beyond the standard Neighbourhood Small Grant, several specialized funding streams are available, focusing, respectively, on Indigenous projects, youth-led projects, and projects that promote environmental and social wellbeing.

With Neighbourhood Small Grants, your age, experience, or background doesn't matter. All you need is an idea, and a desire to make a difference in your community. It's an opportunity to have a positive impact, in a personal way, so take the leap, and apply today!

The Neighbourhood Small Grants program is offered in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation and the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC.